Dickens and the Faith Behind A Christmas Carol

A holiday tradition for many families is to watch or read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. But who exactly was the man who brought us memorable characters like Scrooge and Tiny Tim? The work of Dickens is still studied today, but few people know about his faith. Scholar and author Dr. Gary Colledge has studied […]

All Kidnapped Catholic Schoolchildren in Niger State Freed

The Nigerian government says all the schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state are now free. As CBN News reported, at least 250 schoolchildren were seized along with 12 of their teachers when gunmen attacked the St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community on Nov. 21. Fifty escaped in the hours that followed. […]

Handel’s Messiah: A Christmas Tradition Worldwide

For many, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without witnessing or taking part in a performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” From the Virginia Symphony in the United States to the heart of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, the show is felt across the globe. German-born George Frideric Handel moved to London in his late thirties. Handel considered himself an […]

Digital Christian Influencers Reach Young Americans

Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers are increasingly filling a void in American religion, growing audiences across digital platforms by steering young people to biblical answers to tough questions that aren’t always answered in Sunday sermons. “I can be that in-between – Monday to Saturday help – to give you practical things to make you […]

Nativity Encounter Brings the Christmas Story Home in Bethlehem

In Bethlehem, the city known as the birthplace of Jesus, there’s something else to celebrate this Christmas. The Nativity Encounter is a new project designed to share the story of Jesus with those who live where the story began. As Christmas Day approaches, volunteers from the First Baptist Church in Bethlehem are welcoming visitors into […]

Netanyahu Meets Greece and Cyprus, Warns on Iran as Christmas Returns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mediterranean allies on Monday to promote economic advancement and regional security. Netanyahu warned that Israel is closely monitoring Iran. In Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations have returned after the two-year war. The leaders of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus met in Jerusalem for their tenth trilateral summit. The last […]